Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1038478

Pacific Orangetip
Anthocharis sara

Observation date: March 25, 2015
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Presumably male and female butterflies of the same species were preparing to mate and landed in grass in area with grass and wild mustard next to golf cart path on abandoned Ocean Meadows golf course. Sunny day with light wind and temperatures in the mid 70's F. Other butterflies in the area were Cabbage Whites.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 26, 2015
Coordinator notes: Yes, a male and a female of the same species-Ken Davenport